Big Lake Visitor Center Interpretive Site. Restrooms are available at this site, however, no potable water.

This small 11 site tent-only campground lies on the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass and is a hub of activity during the summer months. It's a smaller campground located just west of Big Lake Campground. The campground has vault toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and swimming area. Ice and firewood are also…

Big Lake is located in a very scenic large meadow at an elevation of over 9,000 feet.  The trailhead provides access to various roads and trails.  Please stay on designated routes.  Most dispersed camp sites are found near aspen and conifer trees for shade.  There is a vault restroom at the trailhead near the reservoir north of Forest Road 080.  Big Lake can be…

This campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat launch as well as shade if you just want to lie around the campsite. Popular activities include: fishing, swimming, water skiing, boating, and bird watching. There is also an interpretive area and a nature trail at the campground.

Big Mac Fishing Site is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir near the Mt. Elbert Power Plant and Visitor Center off of U.S. Hwy 82. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.The standard limit of fish allowed from Twin Lakes Reservoir is as follows: 8 trout; 1 mackinaw, under 22 or over 34 inches. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout. Native species in the lake include brook, brown,…

The Big Marvine Peak Trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at East Marvine Trail #1822 and ends at the summit of Big Marvine Peak within Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail switchbacks up the steep north side of Big Marvine Peak, climbing to the eastern point and its…

Big Meadow is located in Meiss Country on the south end of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Big Meadow Trailhead serves as an entrance to the Tahoe Rim Trail and boasts breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, Hope Valley and the Carson Valley. For additional information including trail conditions, trail maps, and thru-hike permits, visit the Tahoe Rim…

This campground, at an elevation of 7,500 feet, is located near vast meadows and high granite mountains. There are 30 single units and 8 double units. Natural Features: An open meadow that is surrounded by a variety of pines, including lodgepole, Jeffery and red fir. A creek runs through the meadow. A trailhead nearby leads into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Buck Rock Lookout, perched at an elevation of 8,…

    Located on the Calaveras Ranger District, this scenic campground is within a conifer forest of red fir,…

This small 11 unit campground is sited along Rock Creek affording wonderful scenery, fishing and a peaceful setting.

In a forest of white fir, red fir, lodgepole pine, and quaking aspen with numerous granite outcrops. Reservations required via Recreation.gov

  Big Meadow Lake is 4.1-acre shallow lake perfect for family recreating and wildlife viewing.   This Lake is found in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. Visitors come for fishing, camping, hiking, birding and canoeing. It has a primitive boat launch and fishing pier. It is a shallow lake with a depth of 15'.  History:…

This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, interpretive trails, boat launch, and a nice fishing dock. Some campsites are private and some with a lake view. This campground is good for wildlife viewing especially around the lake. A short paved walk out to a lookout viewing platform affords great views of the lake. Nearby is the Hess Homestead Cabin which is day use only, first come first serve.

The Big Meadows trailhead provides numerous opportunities to explore the beautiful Jennie Lakes Wilderness. The trailhead has parking available along with one vault toilet. The info boards by the restroom give detailed information on the Jennie Lakes trail system. There are NO bear lockers at the trailhead.…

During the winter months, this location provides for many types of recreation. One can park here and begin a day of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, or snowmobiling. Sharing the forest is necessary on most of the cross country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile routes. Recommendations: Be courteous and respectful to allow all forest visitors to safely enjoy their winter travel.  Operate snowmobiles at minimum…

USGS Quad: Gilbert Peak, Bridger Lake, Mount Powell and Kings Peak; Leashed pets are permitted.

Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and 27 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2. Big Meadows Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere.  The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from…

Big Meadows Horse Camp is near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Several miles of loop trails radiate from the campground through nearby forest areas. The campground provides access to: Duffy Lake Trail (see trail page for trail loop options),…

This trailhead provides access to: Big Meadows Loop Trail #3456 Big Meadows Tie Trail #3434 Duffy Lake Trail #3427

  The Big Meadows Boating site is a 600 acre impoundment. It offers a small boat ramp, restroom, parking lot. Motorboats are allowed but must control excessive wakes. Ice fishing is possible in the winter which can be accessed via snowmobile or cross-country skis on Big Meadows Road.

This is a Winter Trailhead for snowmobiling and Cross Country Skiers along US Highway 160.  The trail is a groomed over the snow trail to Big Meadows Reservoir and beyond along roads 410 and 430.  The trailhead is a plowed parking lot with some trails signs.

This trailhead is located at the reservoir Boat Ramp on the northeast corner of the lake. The facility consists of a parking lot, pit toilet, and trail signing.  This is a major trailhead to the Weminuche Wilderness and Archuleta Lake as well as a connector to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST).

This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.

The Big Notch Trailhead marks the starting point for the Dark Canyon East Trail, a 4.8 mile trail that takes you through a rugged canyon on the east side of the Dark Canyon Wilderness and connects to Horse Pasture Canyon.

Looking to camp where you can wake at the crack of dawn and start fishing? The cool waters of the Tellico River just feet away will ease you to sleep each night. This is one of several small campgrounds on Tellico River Road (FS Rd 210). This campground offers 11 campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. Maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles at each site.

Big Oak Hunter Camp is our only physically disabled hunting area in the Talladega National Forest. This camp is a 1700 acre hunting unit for physically disabled hunters possessing the required State permits in Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area. Big Oak Hunter Camp also has sanitary facilities.

At a mere 1300 years old, the Big Obsidian Flow is the youngest lava flow in Oregon. A one-mile interpretive trail climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black glass) and pumice which is located within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The Newberry Crater Trail also passes through this site, which connects to the Lost Lake Trail. The site also features several picnic tables and a toilet.

The Big Park Trail #234 begins at an intersection with the Alpine Trail #225 and ends at an intersection with the Failes Creek Trail #230 that begins on the Gunnison Ranger District. The trail begins at an elevation of approximately 10,240 feet and gradually climbs to an elevation of 10,400 feet at its intersection with the Failes Creek Trail. At approximately 1.9 miles, it reaches Failes Creek and parallels the…